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2010 Map of Charleston

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Charleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Charleston sits on the southern bank of the Hiwassee River in Bradley County, a riverfront town defined by its water access and a dense concentration of burial grounds. The map documents numerous family and community sites, from the Charleston Community Cemetery to smaller legacy plots like the Williamson Cemetery, Godsey Cemetery, and Ruyan Cemetery. This density of named cemeteries suggests a deeply rooted local history and long-standing family ties to the land along the river's bends.

The terrain north of the river is marked by ridges and hollows, including Racepath Hollow and Rogers Creek Valley. The landscape reflects a mix of recreational and industrial use, featuring Camp Cherokee near the water and the Candies Creek Company further south. Unique topographical features like Mount Evil and Hooper Gap provide landmarks for those navigating the transition between the river flats and the surrounding uplands. Local landmarks such as Ledford Island and Sivils Bluff continue to define the character of the Hiwassee waterway as it flows toward the west.